Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 10 October 1907 — Page 7

K remonstrance ■ord Township Shows ■ajority Against the Saloons. «■ —— ■ j L. Buyer, of Linn Grove, ■the city Friday for the purpose K and entering a remonstrance the saloon men of his town, Alonzo Runyon. W. D. Hunt. PMT Ersam. A petition was cirK\ o the legal voters of Hart■wnship and out of 265 voters Hoed the remonstrance, giving decidedly the best ■ fight. All of the men who K s;l iooiis in Linn Grove will be ■d to apply for a license within four months as their license Kfre at that time. Alonzo RunK c ense expires next Monday, K r and from all indications he Kperience trouble in securing Kone- ai wlll the remaining IWO Kill'apply later. Fred Roher, of K rn - Witness, has volunteered K vices in assisting to abolish K nll Grove saloons and a bitter Kti 1 ensue. The saloon element K iVl I1 vent to many demonstraK account of the movement, and K.„. gone so far as to threaten K e of Rev. Buyer, but he is abK v fearless of any of them, and K contine his tight regardless K demonstrations they may offer. Kjuyer is to be admired for the an d nerve he has in the ChrisKause and he deserves the supH>f all fair minded people. #

■ of the most delightful and social of Thursday night was a stag Eie given t 0 twenty-two of the one E, nd or more of Decatur's busiHmen and boosters for a popula■of 10,000 in 1910. The event Hred at the beautiful suburban of Mr. and Mrs. Clark J. Lutz, ■nvitation list Including Dr. D. Hark, C. D. Lewton, Judge R. K. ■ W. P. Schrock, H. R- Moltz, ft Meyers, C. C. Shafer, F. M. Hmeyer, E. X. Ehinger, A. Van C. A. Dugan, L. C. Waring, J. ■ail. J. H. Doherty, W. H. FledderHenry Hite, E B. Adams, J. Hyndall. C. F. True. H. L. Conter, H' Wile y and L - G ' Ellingham. All E :our responded and enjoyed the Kities from start to finish, includ- ■ five course dinner such as mother make. It was a delightful ocHn. thoroughly enjoyed by every ■ In the excitement Jim Doherty to wear his garters, and Charand Will Schrock nearly a stampede by their insistent for more chicken. Mr. Van ■ suggested a call for the night but order was restored by Judge playing a tender selection upon violin. The souvenirs prettily printed cards: ML ~«»»»•»»«»» H GREATER DECATUR * I " 10.000 in 1910. ‘ E Mr. and Mrs. Clark J. Lutz, * I • October 3, 1907. * ■ ■<*••«•«•***** ■K ■ and Mrs. Lutz have a home handsome in design and conand ideal for pure and wbolecomfort. With it all they know ■to take their friends by the hand them welcome.

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FULFILLED PROMISE < Declares Him Viciously In- ’ sane and Will Indefinitely Continue His Case. Judge Erwin stopped at Richmond Thursday, enroute home from Indianapolis and called upon John Terrell, the Wells county murderer, confined in the East Haven asylum. He spent a half hour with the man and his opinion is that the *nan is viciously insane. He is confined in a cell constantly, and was watched closely by Dr. Smith and a guard, during the interview. He refused to shake hands w'lth Judge Erwin and when the latter asked him how he was replied: “I’m the best man in town; I can lick you or any other man.” He said the Christian churches had combined against him and his family, and were using every effort to Injure them, but ' though it was a lone battle, he would yet beat them all. His talk was so senseless and broken that Judge Er--1 win could scarcely give any part of the interview, but the Judge left East - Haven, firmly convinced as to Terrell’s state of mind. Terrell was con--1 victed of murder in the fall of 1903, 1 but before being taken to state’s prison he became wildly wildly insane 1 and after months of litigation was fin--3 ally ordered to the asylum by the gov- • ernor. In the meantime the case was 3 appealed to the supreme court and ' reversed upon a technical point, the affidavit bearing an Impossible date, 19003, instead of 1903. A new case

was filed about a year ago and upon motion for a change, Judge Erwin was appointed to hear the cause. Several months ago a motion to dismiss was filed and the judge informed the attorneys that before passing on the question he would visit Terrell. His trip there yesterday was made according to that promise. He will go to Bluffton within a day or two and will indefinitely continue the cause against Terrell, practically putting an end to the case. Judge Erwin says that Terrell’s health seems to be excellent, but he is very pale, due to the fact that he has to be so closely confined. - o In railroad circles it is said that the re-election of Mr. Felton as president of the Clover Leaf-Alton roads was not unexpected. In fact, it was stated during the past forty-eight hours that he would be chosen by the new board to succeed himself, but it was also intimated that the re-election of Mr. Felton was purely a courtesy, and that his resignation in the near future is inevitable. —Frankfort Crescent. If a man would give as much thought to his family, his social and business surroundings, and his own character and reputation, while allowing his feet to wander from the path of righteousness and morality, as he usually does after his wayward journey has been brought to a sudden halt, there would be less scandals to report and less work for the tongues of the scandal mongers. o — WORKED LIKE A CHARM. Mr. D. N. Walker, editor of that spicy journal, the Enterprise, Louisa, Va., sjifs. “I ran a nail in my foot last week and at once applied Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. No inflammation followed; the salve simply healde the wound.” Heals sores, burns and skin diseases. Guaranteed at Blackburn Pharmacy 25c.

OFFICIAL MINUTES Were Ordered in Marshal Green’s Mandate Suit — Loch Secures Judgment. State ex rel Bd Green vs. David D. Coffee, mayor, petition for writ of mandate; writ ordered returnable October 17th. Noah A. Loch et al vs. Eliza M. Johnson, suit on note, default of defendant; submitted; finding for plainff in sum of $74.98; judgment rendered. Jerome B. Carter vs. Charles Mathewson, damages $75, new summons ordered for defendant to sheriff of Allen county. Charles J. H. Hower vs. Dora J. Hower, divorce, appearance by DeVoss for defendant; application for an allowance.

John W. Poling vs. Peter Holthouse, suit on note, answer in four paragraphs filed; ruled to reply; interrogatories filed and rule to answer same in ten days. Cora M. Kanneberg vs. William Withwer et al, suit on account, defendant Liddy ordered to appear at office of A. P. Beatty on October 12th at ten o’clock and submit to an examination under oath. In the guardianship of Jonathan C. Archbold et al, Cora M. Archbold, guardian, an appraisement of real estate was filed, additional bond filed; order to sell real estate issued.

DEEP THIGH WOUND Accident Occurred While Cutting Com on Father’s Farm. William Kauffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kauffman, who reside south of this city, jn Monroe township, was painfully if not seriously injured Thursday afternoon while assisting in cutting corn, the result of getting entangled in the corn cutter. Lake most farmers, Mr. Kauffman had constructed himself a home made corn cutter, which is constructed on two runners with a saw blade extending crossways of the runners, which does the work of cutting the corn which is gathered by the men who follow the machine and placed in shocks. Young Kauffman was driving the horse that was hitched to this crude machine and was sitting in the rear on a box as a seat. While the machine was in operation, one of the men said something that caused the horse to stop, which threw the lad in the thigh, inflicting a terrible side instead of standing still, the animal immediately moved forward. The sharp blades of the machine catching the lad in the thigh, inflictinga terrible wound. He was taken to the house and a physician summoned who dressed the wound as quickly as possible, it taking a number of stitches to close the gap. The lad was very weak from the loss of blood and that night it was feared that he could not stand the shock. The boy is in a very bad shape, still the physicjan thinks he can pull him through, unless blood poison sets in. The result of the injury however, may leave him a cripple for life.

CONTRACTOR FRANK IS DEAD. Well Known Fort Wayne Man Expires Suddenly. Charles Franke, one of the city’s best known contractors, died on Thursday morning at 5 o’clock, at his residence, 1015 Taylor street, from paralysis of the heart. The death of Mr. Franke was very sudden. On Wednesday night he retired at his usual hour, but did not complain of feeling unwell. Early yesterday his wife was aroused by his heavy breathing and attempted to arouse him, but to her horror she realized in a flash that Mr. Franke was a dying man and before she could summon help, her husband expired. The deceased was born in Madison township and was fifty-six years of age at the time of his death. Nearly all of his life was spent in Fort Wayne and after he reached his majority he engaged in the contracting business, retiring about five years ago. Mr. Franke was known among his business associates as one of the best carpenters in the city and enjoyed a large circle of friends. In his church life he had identified himself with the Emmaus Lutheran church and was at *ll times a consistent member of his church.— Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.

PROPERTY IS SOARING bureau of Statistics Gives Figures Upon the Wealth of Indiana. The latest figures compiled by the Indiana Bureau of Statistics, m regard to the wealth of the people of Indiana, show that property values have increased at a rapid pace. The latest years on which comparison has been made are 1900 and 1904. A great increase was shown in the value of real estate and improvements of the State, and, in fact, in every class of wealth. In the year 1900 the total wealth in the State amounted to $2,606,493,004, while four years later it amounted to $3,105,781,739. The increase in the value of real estate and improvements for the four years was more than $200,000,000. The value of such property in 1900 was $1,500,283,883, while the value in 1904 was $1,760,058,958. In live stock the increase was even more marked in proportion to the value of live stock as compared with that of real estate. The value of live stock in 1900 was $118,963,200, and in 1904 it was $151,798,200. In the value of farming implements and machinery the increase amounted to about $2,000,000. The value of this class of property in 1900 was $27,330,370. and in 1904 it was $29,374,682. Other comparative values are as follows: Manufacturing machinery, in 1900, $65,046,726; in 1904, $84,079,065; gold and silver coin and bullion in 1900, $47,302,176; in 1904, $52,137,773; railroads and equipment, in 1900, $304,137,000; in 1904, $375,541,000; street railways, water works plants, etc., in 1900, $81,337,411; in 1904, $110,075,97; unclassified property in 1900, $462,092,238; in 1904, $42,716,094.

IT IS AUTHORATIVE C. F. S. Neal a Former Indianian Gives It Out as a Fact. Indianapolis dispatches state that a report has been quietly circulated among the leading Democrats of Indiana that William J. Bryan, after all, may not be the Democratic nominee for president. The information, which seems to come with considerable authority, is that while the nomination undoubtedly Would be his for the asking, he may decide that it would be better personal politics to wait four or eight years before shying his castor into the ring again. The whole purpose of the anti-Bryan movement in which some Indiana Democrats are engaged, is to create enough opposition to him in the national convention to persuade him that his best policy is to hold aloof for four years. C. F. S. Neal, of Lebanon, Ind., who is at the head of the Endowment Rank, Knights of Pythias, and who has traveled extensively all over the country during the last year, said at the Denison house last night: “I do not believe that Bryan will be nominated next year. My understanding is that he will not be a candidate unless he has the united support of the parry in the convention, and he will never get that. In my opinion the Democratic candidate for president next year will be some aggressive man who has never been identified offensively with any faction. The Democratic party is turning away from Bryan.” Mr. Neal has been a life-long Democrat.

HOME AT RICHMOND As Grandmaster of Masonic Lodge He Had Charge of Dedication in 1872. The news of the death of Christiana Fetta, which occurred at Richmond Tuesday,'will bring to the minds of the old settlers of this county the dedication of our court house in the year of 1872. At that time Mr. Fetta was grandmaster of the Free Mason lodge, of Indiana, and as the Mason and I. O. O. F. lodges were called upon to perform the work of dedicating the new building, Mr. Fetta whose home was at Richmond, was summoned upon to assist in the services. He responded to the invitation and he had the distinction of laying the corner stone, whch bears his name at the present time. The deceased has lived in Richmond for many years, and his death not only caused sorrow among his many friends there, but is also sad news to his acquaintances in this city. Mr. Fetta was seventy-seven years of age;

HE ARRIVED HOME Eighteen Year Old Boy Whose Condition Attracted Attention Here is Dead. Clifford Fogle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fogle, of east of Geneva, who passed through this city a few days ago on his way home from Kansas, and who was suffering from the last stages of consumption, survived long enough to be taken to his home for a few hours’ stay before his spirit took its flight. The boy had been working in the oil fields in Kansas until about five months ago, when he was compelled to cease working on account of his ill health. He remained there until he realized that he had but a few days to live and then he longed to once more be in his parents’ home before he was ushered into eternity, so last Sunday morning he started for home. It is remarkable that he endured the strenuous trip home, but when he was in this city last Wednesday, he was alive and that is all. He was taken to his home from here in a carriage and only lived a few hours after reaching the place he longed to see. The boy’s parents are well to do farmers and they are joined by many friends in this hour of bereavement. The deceased ,was eighteen years of age. o SEPTEMBER WAS COLD MONTH Broke All the Records for Past Ten Years. The weather report for the month of September made out by C. C. Deam the head of the government station in this city, shows that the month was colder and that there was more rainfall during the thirty days than any September in the last ten years. There were inree days during the i month with a maximum temperature of 88 degrees, the first, fifteenth and the seventeenth. The coldest day was the twenty-sixth when the thermometer registered below the freezing point thirty-one degrees, The average rainfall was 2 92 Inches, 40 inches above the average of the last ten years. The greatest rainfall occurred on the eighteenth. There were seventeen clear t thirteen cloudy days. On the twentyI sixth there was a killing frost the • only one of the month. —Bluffton News.

RESULT OF A FALL Right Leg Fractured at the Hip and Her Recovery is Doubtful. Mrs. Daniel Urick, aged about seventy and living three miles southwest of Monroe, fell while working about her home Wednesday and broke her right leg at the hip. Owing to her old age her condition i§ most serious and her recovery is considered very doubtful. She was- at work in the milk house near her home, when she slipped and fell, the result being a badly fractured hip. Dr. Parrish, of Monroe, was summoned and dressed the injury. A telephone message this morning said that the injured lady was resting as easy as could be expected, but the probabilities for her complete recovery are slight. Mrs. Urick is one of the best known women of her community and her friends hope to hear better news soon.

VERDICT IN DAMAGE CASE. Wells County Jury Found Against Furace Company. The case of George M. Beard, of Angola, against Eli Meyer, sheriff, Ed Green, marshal, and James Dougherty manager of the Decatur Furnace company, which was tried at Bluffton last week, went to the jury at six o’clock Saturday evening. The case was one in which $2,000 was asked for false arrest. Before the case went to the jury, the plaintiff dismissed the case as to Green. The jury returned a verdict Sunday morning, finding in favor of Meyers, and against Dougherty, in the sum of SSO. Whether any further action will be taken or not could not be ascertained today. —. o Jim Keefer, editor of the Ossian News, claims to own the largest dog in Wells County. The canine is a St. Bernard, weighs 150 pounds and is 3% feet in height. For the past three years M. E. Rice manager of the Majestic opera house at Ft. Wayne has owned the dog, which had become to be regarded as a sort of a permanent fixture around the theater. Rice made Keefer a present of the dog last week and it has already become gcclimated in its new home and seems content to stay.—Bhiffton Banner.

DATES OF CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Chicago, Oct. 6. —Details of the world’s championship series oetween the Chicago club, winner of the National League pennant, and the Detroit team, pennant winner in the American league, were arranged at a meeting of the national commission , here today. The schedule of games follows: Tuesday, October 8, Chicago. Wednesday, October 10, Detroit. Thursday, October Iff, Detroit. Friday, October 11, Detroit. Saturday, October 12, Detroit. Sunday, October 13, Chicago. The schedule as adopted was determined by lot. If any of the games scheduled are postponed on account of rain or for any other cause the teams are required to play the postponed games on the first day availing at the same park. If the seventh game is necessary to decide the series, the city in which it is played will be decided by the national committee. The scale of prices for admission runs from SI.OO to $2.50. The old home of Henry Schulte was moved away by house mover J. F. Tison and force of men and Mr. Schulte is now busily engaged in fixing up his lawn. His beautiful new home shows up to a very nice advantage since the old home has been moved and Mr. Schulte now has one of the most handsome residences in our city.

Tim Corbet is contemplating putting a new sign on his window and is undecided what to use, and is open for any ideas that his friends might desire to give. He has had several very appropriate suggestions made up to this time, but they do not seem to satisfy him. If you have any suggestion to offer go in and quietly inform Tim. A good killing frost is all that is needed to make a fine collection of hickory nuts. Trees are loaded, but they are not yet falling in quantities enough to pay. About all the “kids” are bringing in are clubbed from the trees. The nuts this year are plenty enough to sell at $1 a bushel, and this .means will be employed by most people in getting their winter supply. Woe to the person who writes “Hello Bill” on the edge of a newspaper and sends the same through the mails at third-class rates. If ? Caught at it the guilty person Is subject to a fine of $lO. Uncle Sam insists that writing sent through the mails must be paid for at the rate of 2 cens an oz., and he’s mighty busy seeing to it that no one sidesteps this rule. Governor Hanly, his private secretary, Col. Fred Gemmer, and R. Harry Miller have purchased a farm of 223 acres five miles east of Seymour. There is 85 acres of fine timber on the farm and this was the particular feature that prompted the purchase. They will put a saw mill on the farm and cut the timber into lumber. Mr. Miller will have charge of this work and he and Mrs. Miller will go to Seymour and remain at least a year. I According to the Medical Press and Circular the “plain fact is that the prettiest girls are notoriously the stupidest.” Therefore, argues the learned editor, the suggestion that there be examinations for girls before they become wives is staggering. "If,” he remarks, “none but ugly girls could get married, whatever result their ability might have on the nature of their infants, it would not be long before there were no types of British beauty to lighten the burden of the drab world.” The spit hog is not entirely shameless. He may squirt his tobacco tainted saliva over railroad cars, but he does not spread over a great deal of teiritory until he has flooded all the corners and out-of-the-way places. Like the shiftless housewife who sweeps the dirt into obscure corners rather than out-of-doors, the spit hog is also on the lookout for obscure corners in which to deposit his expectorations. Go into any place where men congregate and find stains around table legs, under the stove, in corners and even against the baseboard. This shows they know they are doing wrong and are ashamed of it but not to the point of giving up the bad habit. Johns W’hite, an old offender, was arrested last night by Deputy Sheriff Pierce on the same old charge of imbibing. He went the limit yesterday, and. feeling pretty good, thought it was about time for him to get even with Pierce for some old grudge he held against him. He met Charlie in front of the Court House about six o’clock and started to tell him where to head in. The talk didn't sound good to the officer, so he got Mr. White by the neck and hustled him to the county boarding house. No charge was filed -against him, and he was turned loose this morning and proceeded at once to the' task of consuming good whiskey where he had left off before his incarceration. —Bluffton Banner. White formerly resided in this city.